Flow test description

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Step 1: Check "AIR BAG" warning lamp and circuits .

Step 2: Check that "AIR BAG" warning lamp lights .

Step 3: Check diagnosis switch circuit .

Step 4: Check that "AIR BAG" warning lamp flashes 6 times after ignition switch is turned ON .

Step 6: Check that history code(s) is in SDM memory. (using SUZUKI scan tool)

Step 7: Check that history code(s) is in SDM memory. (using monitor coupler)

Step 9: Check that current code is in SDM memory. (using SUZUKI scan tool)

Step 10: Check that current code is in SDM memory. (using monitor coupler)

AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW CHART

Step	Action	YES	NO
1	Make sure that battery voltage is about 11 V or higher. Note "AIR BAG" warning lamp as ignition switch is turned ON. Does "AIR BAG" warning lamp come ON when ignition switch is turned ON?	Go to Step 2.	Proceed to "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP DOES NOT COME ON .
2	Does "AIR BAG" warning lamp come ON steady?	Proceed to "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP DOES NOT COME ON .	Go to Step 3.
3	Does "AIR BAG" warning lamp keep flashing (indicating DTC) when ignition switch is ON?	Proceed to "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP FLASHES .	Go to Step 4.
4	Does "AIR BAG" warning lamp turn OFF, after flashing 6 times?	"AIR BAG" warning lamp circuit is in good condition. Go to Step 5.	"AIR BAG" warning lamp circuit is in good condition. Go to Step 8.
5	Do you have SUZUKI scan tool?	Go to step 6.	Go to step 7.
6	Check DTC referring to DTC CHECK:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG using SUZUKI scan tool. Is "NO CODES" displayed on SUZUKI scan tool?	Air bag system is in good condition.	An intermittent trouble has occurred at some place. Check the connector harness, etc. related to the sensed DTC. Refer to INSPECTION OF INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG . Then clear DTC (referring to DTC CLEARANCE:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG ). and repeat this flow.
7	Check DTC referring to DTC CHECK:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG using monitor connector (if equipped). Is flashing pattern DTC No. 0000 indicated on "AIR BAG" warning lamp?	Air bag system is in good condition.	An intermittent trouble has occurred at some place. Check the connector harness, etc. related to the sensed DTC. Refer to INSPECTION OF INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG . Then clear DTC (referring to DTC CLEARANCE:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG ). and repeat this flow.
8	Do you have SUZUKI scan tool?	Go to step 9.	Go to step 10.
9	Check DTC referring to DTC CHECK:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG using SUZUKI scan tool. Is "NO CODES" displayed on SUZUKI scan tool?	Substitute a known-good SDM and recheck.	Check and repair according to flow corresponding to that DTC.
10	Check DTC referring to DTC CHECK:EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG using monitor connector (if equipped). Is flashing pattern DTC No. 0000 indicated on "AIR BAG" warning lamp?	Substitute a known-good SDM and recheck.	Check and repair according to flow corresponding to that DTC.